Bendigo Race 6 - Portable Horse Stables Australia Pace
TO THE NINES (1) scored at Mildura last month and hasn't been far from the placegetters in two subsequent runs, the latest when fourth at this venue. Has the benefit of the inside draw so can give this a mighty shake. KING SAINT (2) made it two wins on the trot last start when he got the cash by a head at Melton. This looks stronger but he led from wider in both of those wins so draws to be prominent. LAMBRO MACH (3) didn't do a bad job when fifth from a wider barrier last time and was beaten just over a metre when runner-up at Melton prior. FRUGAL FARE (9) may need some luck from the back row but has a fine record at this circuit and distance with two wins and placing from three attempts.

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 2150m after racing wide at this track beaten 10 m by The Steel Dragon (2:35.10) on June 3 at $10. Before that, 5th (Fr3) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 3rd-7.07 beaten 6 m by Gunforhire (2:41.60) on May 23 at $10. Should get his chance from this draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 03/06/2026 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/05/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/11 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 17.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/11 | 24/04/2026 | 13 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | NR 54 to 63 | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 5/9 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Melton and Kilmore. Last start won by a head as favourite (Fr4) at Melton (2:03.80) beating Insider Trading in on May 30 at $3.10 at the bell was leading 3.19. Must respect winning form.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 30/05/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
| 1/12 | 21/05/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 12/05/2026 | 11 | NR 52 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $3.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | 2-4 WINs | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 17.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 17/04/2026 | 17 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind Most Exciting at Melton over 2240m on May 23 at $9. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton was 3rd-3.13 at the bell, beaten 1.1 m by Perun (2:01.00) on May 16 at $4.80. Draws well and is a big chance to find the winners' list.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/11 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $4.80 |
| 4/7 | 02/05/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/12 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Kate Gath | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $2.80 |
| 8/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 22.9L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr4) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 14 m by Most Exciting (2:42.10) on May 23 at $16. At the run before game effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 1609m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 4th-5.4 beaten 10 m by Leavemeout (1:54.20) on May 17 at $1.90. Can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 23/05/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $16.00 |
| 3/9 | 17/05/2026 | 8 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $1.90 |
| 4/9 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 25/04/2026 | 28 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/11 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 62 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 48.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr6) over 2240m after racing wide at Melton, at the bell was 2nd-4.28 beaten 12 m by Tooram Magic (2:42.10) on May 23 at $4.40. At his previous start good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 2nd-1.14 beaten 4.5 m by Perun (2:01.00) on May 16 at $15. May bounce back.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/11 | 16/05/2026 | 10 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/05/2026 | 18 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $6.50 |
| 4/12 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $18.00 |
| 3/12 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 26.7L | $34.00 |
| 3/12 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | NR80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 21.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 27.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Has been mixing his form of late, most recently was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 6th-13.22 beaten 14 m by Seaside Boy (2:42.60) on May 30 at $26. Before that 6th (Fr3) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 4th-6.63 beaten 10 m by Tooram Magic (2:42.10) on May 23 at $5.50. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 14.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 9/11 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $81.00 |
| 1/4 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Gilligan
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway beaten 7 m by Message Bank (2:03.60) on June 5 at $23. At the run before was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr3) over 1720m at Melton was 7th-10.85 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Keayang Wasabi (2:03.70) on May 16 at $11. Expecting a much better run this time.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 05/06/2026 | 20 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jack Stockton | 1:54.3 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/05/2026 | 15 | NR 70 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tom Gilligan | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Tom Gilligan | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tom Gilligan | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/04/2026 | 17 | NR 67 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.4 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $3.60 |
| 9/10 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 43.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:50.6 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $14.00 |
| 3/4 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Tom Gilligan | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shane Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Melton over 2240m on May 9. Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr3) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 7 m by Message Bank (2:03.60) on June 5 at $11. Expected to be competitive again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 05/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Abby Sanderson | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Abby Sanderson | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $2.90 |
| 1/12 | 09/05/2026 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 03/05/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Soft | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $4.00 |
| 4/11 | 24/04/2026 | 20 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $7.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/04/2026 | 4 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 22.2L | $3.30 |
| 1/10 | 31/03/2026 | 23 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | R Sanderson | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1720m at Melton was 2nd-3.09 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Maxnjax (2:02.50) on May 30 at $5. At the run before good run when 2nd (Sr2) over 2240m at Melton, beaten a nose by Zenario (2:41.10) on May 15 at $6.50. Among the chances.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 30/05/2026 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/05/2026 | 13 | NMWL6M | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | 1MW | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 10/11 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 20.1L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 10/04/2026 | 26 | NR 70 to 79 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $71.00 |
| 3/3 | 08/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Corey O'donoghue | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |